The Town FilesDonovan Estates, Arizona
Community in Yuma County · population 1,295 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $152,900
- Household income
- $38,542
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 109°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 58.3
Donovan Estates is a community of 1,295 people in Yuma County, Arizona. The median home is worth $152,900, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks easier by car than 89% of Arizona towns, more walkable than 88% of Arizona towns, more vibrant than 82% of Arizona towns.
How Donovan Estates ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Donovan Estates is worth $152,900, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $38,542, which is more affordable than 51% of Arizona towns. 65.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Donovan Estates | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $152,900 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $38,542 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 65.7% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Donovan Estates
| People | Donovan Estates | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.3 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 38.3% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 17.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.4% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 55.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 15.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Donovan Estates
July highs average 109.2°F and January lows 45.0°F. About 3.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 195 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Donovan Estates since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 5, 1965 about 3.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 13, 1966.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on April 28, 1964.
Severe weather in Yuma County since 1996
Yuma County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| September 12, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3241: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 19, 1993 | Flood | DR-977: Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding |
| January 15, 1985 | Severe Storm | DR-730: Heavy Rain & High Winds |
Jobs and pay in Yuma County
Yuma County had 71,978 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,873 a year. Unemployment was 13.2% in 2023; in Donovan Estates itself the ACS puts it at 7.6%.
Public schools in Donovan Estates
3 public schools with 1,415 students, about 21.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gowan Science Academy | PK-8 | 772 | 22.7 |
| Salida Del Sol Elementary | PK-6 | 643 | 20.1 |
| Great Beginnings Pre-School | PK-PK | — | — |
Towns near Donovan Estates
- Avenue B and C, AZ1.2 mi · 4,101 people · home $14,700
- Somerton, AZ7.5 mi · 14,197 people · home $232,600
- Rancho Mesa Verde, AZ8.1 mi · 571 people · home $186,100
- Gadsden, AZ12.1 mi · 571 people · home $155,800
- San Luis, AZ15.7 mi · 35,257 people · home $224,900
- Yuma, AZ16.1 mi · 95,548 people · home $230,000
- Fortuna Foothills, AZ16.7 mi · 27,776 people · home $199,200
- Wellton, AZ27.3 mi · 2,375 people · home $55,600
Donovan Estates questions
Is Donovan Estates, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Donovan Estates scores better for retirees than 9% of Arizona towns and quieter than 14%. 38.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.3).
How much does a house cost in Donovan Estates?
The median owner-occupied home in Donovan Estates is valued at $152,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,542, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Donovan Estates?
July highs average 109.2°F and January lows 45.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 3.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Donovan Estates get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Donovan Estates since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 5, 1965. The typical Arizona town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)